Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

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Tasks and Qualifications

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Independently manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing comprehensive project plans that encompass all necessary activities, resources, and timelines.
• Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, risk registers, and budgets, utilizing defined project management techniques and tools.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Develop and implement resource management plans, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of project resources.
• Monitor project progress, identify critical path activities, and implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
• Manage dependencies between project tasks and activities, ensuring seamless integration and timely completion.
• Ensure contractual schedule alignment with all stakeholders throughout the project life cycle
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans, ensuring effective and timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, proactively addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
• Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations, ensuring clear communication and alignment among stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage vendor performance, monitoring adherence to contractual obligations and resolving any issues or disputes with stakeholder support
• Review and implement contract management plans, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage change orders and contract modifications, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to approved funding levels.
• Track project expenses, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget compliance.
• Develop and implement cost control measures, maximizing project value and minimizing waste.
• Forecast project costs and resource needs, supporting accurate budgeting and financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations, providing insights into project financial performance.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Proactively identify potential problems and develop contingency plans to minimize impact on project deliverables.
• Lead problem-solving efforts, facilitating collaborative solutions and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Escalate risks and issues to senior management, as appropriate, providing recommendations for resolution.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in material handling industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong Project Management background.
• Team leadership and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects.